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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-12-23, Page 25QTY Times -Advocate, December 23, 1996 Page 25 ve 1. Medieval feast They didn't have a boar's head on the dinner table but cow tongue was on the menu. The grade three students at McGillivray Public School dressed in period costume during a Medieval Feast on Wednesday. The noon -hour event followed the end of a two month learning. unit about life during Medieval times from 1450 to 1500 A.D. From left, maid Karen Martene serves princess Ashley McAlpine and his lordship King Alex Elson. Dear Santa How are you keeping this year? I have tried to be a good boy and I have finally learned how to tie my shoes by myself. My dad has a 4 - wheeler and I would like a new helmet with a shield for Christmas. I would also like some new International tractors and my brother Jason who is 11 years old would like some new John Deere tractors. I would also like some snow for Christmas so I could use my GT snowracer that I got last Christmas. When you come to my house this year, please just help yourself to whatever snack you would like. The cookies are in the cow cookie jar on the cupboard and you know where the cold drinks are kept. You will have to be real quiet when you come and go because my dog Barney barks at everyone and everything that comes near our house. XOXO Love Jeremty. - age 8 son of Cathy and Ralph Batten Dear Santa Would you please bring me a Tea Set and an Upside Down Doll? I have a brother Kraig, who is 2, he would like a doll that talks. Thank you. From Billi Marie Minzen - age 5 daughter of Doreen The Fireworks on Christmas ByJason Roy, Grade 6 xeter Public School It was in December, and the elves were busily making toys for the good girls and boys. Mrs. Claus was in the kitchen making a deli- cious feast. Santa was fixing the toaster oven when he got a huge shock. He shot up through the roof and lit up the sky. Santa came back. He was acting strange sort of robot- like. When he put an eggo in his mouth it warmed up and he said ding! Just like a toaster oven. Santa still had a lot, I mean, a lot of toys to make. Mrs. Claus had to do something and fast! Mrs. Claus had to get fat and fast. Soon, she was as big as Santa because she ate all the dinner she made. She got Santa's big red suit and it fit just as well. She went to the workshop and made dolls, cars, trucks, board games too. In a little while they had enough toys made. Mrs. Claus got the sleigh loaded and she flew off.She started in Alberta then Ne- braska then Aruba and Canada and so forth. When she had been to all, around the world, she flew back home. Santa was walking around, then Mrs. Claus gave Santa another shock.All Santa could think about was food.After supper, Santa went out and delivered more presents (that Mrs. Claus didn't know about). When Santa was gone, Mrs. Claus ordered a year's supply of Slim Fast. Holiday spending survival tips For many people, over -indulgence is just part of the holiday season, whether on food or gift giving. But as fun as it seems at the time, there al- ways comes a time when we have to pay! "Many people feel pressured by friends, family and media hype to spend extravagantly during the holiday season," says Chris Ballard, Advisor to the Consumer Council of Canada. "But bowing to this pressure can get people into trouble." Bal- lard suggests that people be especially careful to spend within their means, and to shop carefully for modest quality gifts in- stead of going for quantity. Here ar6 some tips from financial experts and expert shoppers: • Make a budget before you go shopping and stick to it. • If you think you won't be able to resist blow- ing the budget, consider leaving your credit cards at home and using cash only. • Shop all year to spread out the cost. If you have to shop in'thi snow, save shopping for stocking stuffei s untileloser to the holiday. But whatever you do, avoid serious shopping on Christmas Eve when you're vulnerable to the im- pulse to buy! • Plan a shopping strategy. Avoid wandering through malls looking for inspiration; before you go shopping, make a shopping list and plan where you will buy each item. • If you're crafty you've got it made! If you have a special talent, con- sider making some or all of your gifts. • If you have a little extra cash after you've paid for this year's presents, and if you can stand the crowds, buy gifts for next year at the Boxing Day sales. • If you do go over board and "max out" all of your credit cards, consid- er approaching a financial institution for a debt consolidation loan. Finan- cial institutions offer interest rates that are lower than most cards, which will save you money in the long run. Make an early New Year's resolution to spend wisely this holiday sea- son. 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